"My Life Was Over" - Guide Dog Leads Client out of Dark Time 🦮 | Born to Lead Episode 4 | Bondi Vet

[@johnthorpe1349]

So sad wake up n you can't see anymore grateful for those Dogs ❤️

[@Ninjakitsune978]

I noticed, that when the handler moved her foot, when learning how to walk, Perdy IMMEDIATELY changed her stance. That was really cool. And when Perdy was in front of the car, she placed herself in front of her handler to stop her. I find guide dogs absolutely fascinating - be they for the blind, deaf, disabled or traumatized... Just the amount of commands these amazing dogs can remember and LOVE to do is amazing. 😍

[@jacquelinealberts9019]

So good to see your story here Nikki. Having met you, Perdie and the crew I was glad to see it was normalised in the episode. I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon. So proud of you. You give me inspiration.

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

All the best to the guide dogs as they help their clients navigate through their daily lives with ease. These people are extremely lucky to have them by their side. All the love to these guide dogs as they have a purpose in their lives i.e to help people in need ♥️♥️♥️

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Very happy for them. I hope that they continue to be successful! 💟

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I am admittedly a bit ignorant of guide dogs. But, I watch a content creator, Molly Burke and watched her go through pairing with a guide dog. She went to a center and stayed for a week or so and worked with 3 different dogs to try to find the right match for her. It seemed like an amazing way making sure you get a dog right for us. Things like their gait, etc can really make all the difference to their human.

[@heather2697]

In the states, most Guide dog programs pre-match you before you arrive for training. They have already assessed your travel skills, how fast you walk, your gate etc. prior to training.

[@naomi5893]

​@heather2697 That's what happens in the UK too.

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

The guide dog work is so amazing and vital. Props goes out to all the amazing trainers.

[@gailplatt1]

I couldn't imagine losing my sight it must feel like the end of the world i have huge respect for blind people

[@missmoth2588]

One of my friend's dads was legally blind, He said it was like looking throw a tiny hole. On some days when it was sunny, he could move around the garden and in the house on his own. But if it was dark or low light he couldn't see anything and would need his stick or someone to help him, We couldn't move things in the house or put things down anywhere where he could trip up because he couldn't see his feet. He got a guide dog and then after a few trips out with us and the guide dog he learned to trust he was safe he then would go out on his own with the dog. It gave him life and independence again. It breaks my heart when I hear stories of people not being allowed everywhere with their guide dogs.

[@jaxsstrickland1443]

Honestly this is amazing they train them and give them to the ones that need them.i wish the states would do this stuff 💞

[@heather2697]

There are 12 to 15 accredited Guide Dogs programs in the United States.

[@heather2697]

You should watch the documentary pick of the litter. It follows five guide dog puppies from a day they’re born at guide dogs for the blind in California, to training with their human!

[@smckee9063]

-They have been doing this in the States for over 50 years. Don't know why you didn't know that.

[@early_morning_sd_team]

Guide programs as well as other service dog program exist in the USA, guide programs are often free, while service dogs for other matters are not, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t fundraising, or other means. Owner training is possible, but isn’t recommended for guide dogs.

[@krashnapatel3812]

WriosM

[@marshasmith7965]

These dogs are working companions with life changing jobs

[@davidblue7703]

Hello 👋,, how are you doing today; how’s everything going over there; hope it was a blessed day for you Marsha?

[@jjhyde5179]

i’m loving this series. Congratulations to today’s graduates

[@Jadyra]

At one time, when guide dogs were matched with their human partner, they did their training at special facilities. Seeing this now, it seems easier for the pair to get used to their surroundings in everyday surroundings over facilities where things would be different when the pair left. Bravo.

[@brybalaton-chrimes7550]

Nancy, this was a covid measure. In order to get the most guiding pairs trained, a class is still the best way to do that, followed by a week or so home training. The campus at guide dogs Victoria is also undergoing a huge rebuild as well so it’s a bit of a thing right now. I believe that GDV now runs classes at serviced apartments. There are positives and negatives to both. Also, you have a very very special name. My first guide dog, who retired 13 months ago and left us in September last year was called Nancy. She was a beautiful, soft, cuddly golden lab who turned my world upside down in the best way possible. I think all Nancys are very special.

[@johnthorpe1349]

Can't even tell that young Lady is blind 🙂

[@HonkLoser]

Most blind people are like this. They can see light relatively well.

[@carolgibson-wilson4354]

She has up close tunnel vision so she can see a bit. But I worked in a building with a workshop for blind adults. It was 2 blocks from the WPA school for the Blind. I learned that in familiar surroundings blind people seem sighted. Also grew up in a small town with the WPA School for the Deaf so learned a bit of sign but many read lips. As I've grown older and my hearing and vision are slowly fading I am grateful for learning g a bit the about these disabilities. At 94 My mother began losing her vision. Her hearing had long been compromised. But visiting her one would never know except you gotta yell.

[@joh9593]

I'm in awe watching these brilliant working dogs. (If my dog was a guide dog, I'd die by squirrel!)

[@alrighty6898]

I hope she’s giving the guide dog more treats than the others

[@melaniejaneprocter5529]

Well done to you both and many year's ahead. 😀😍💖💖🦮XX

[@denisemaster7813]

I love watching guide dogs being trained !! Good luck and bless both of you !!!

[@mnbvcxzasdfghjkl5134]

حبك

[@williamhenderson9535]

Great Episode Bondi - knocked it out of the park. Guide Dogs are a special breed. (Pun intended)!

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

[@doralevitt2879]

This is a beautiful series and I look forward to watching more! I've been wanting to get a service dog for a long time as I'm a heart patient, but unfortunately I live in a terrible place that doesn't allow dogs 😞 Oh yeah - greetings from NYC!! 😄🤗🗽💗🕊️🌷

[@brianagates613]

If it's a service animal a building can't deny them as long as you have the correct papers. If they do its discriminating against someone with a disability. I know this as I was a landlord for a while.

[@jessicajarsak7812]

@@brianagates613 there isn’t any papers required in the US.

[@stevehofmaster4292]

I just loved this video such excellent work and such fabulous dogs.I sincerely appreciate all that you do.❤❤❤

[@yunaslovers]

We love doggies... ❤ Hug

[@johnthorpe1349]

I'm so use to the guy narrating Bondi seems like I've heard him forever Gota love Bondi n of course these gorgeous Dogs ❤️🙂 Migwech from Toronto ❤️🇨🇦

[@sharynhughes1061]

Fantastic! . 😀👌❤️

[@dixierodriguez3149]

Awesome job perdie

[@lindaberk6540]

So inspiring!

[@barryandjackypowell8239]

Having moved to Worcester, Western Cape, RSA regulsrly see our blind church organist and his also visually impaired wife accompanied to Sunday Mass with their two guide dogs: one a Golden Retriever and the other a (golden) Labrador. Worcester is well known for its School for the Blind and associated community initiatives.

[@sunrrray]

what an absolute match made in heaven, brought tears to my eyes!

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[@lauraclaire]

I love watching this it’s interesting but also so heartwarming.

[@Kravges]

Omg that was beautiful, loved it, lol cried like a baby xD

[@mariaporto9986]

how not to love these guide boys...

[@Your.pookie.vay2]

I love your videos I hope I'll be like you one day

[@bettyjean2793]

I cried 😭❤

[@joanneganon7157]

A beautiful success Story🙌. JO JO IN VT 😆💕🇺🇸

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Très bon chiens merci Pour tous ce que vous faite 👍👏👏

[@cutedollcute9901]

So nice

[@1949634]

GOD BLESS

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[@donnaengel6413]

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[@Letsdosomerandomestuff]

First! Anyways I'm super excited for this I love watching Dogs get trained for this And dogs doing their job!

[@Dolllover726]

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[@Dolllover726]

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[@reneemarielong6798]

I'm thinking it might not have been correct for her to start out using the playful, high-pitched loud voice when giving guide requests to the dog. Because, in day-to-day life, the dog should be responsive when and where she may need to be quiet or discrete with a calm low-key voice; in church, an office, a sleeping household, etc. The dog will be a natural part of her personal entity that does not require attention or interaction with anyone other than her.

[@heather2697]

The high pitch excited voice is part of training. It’s called positive praise reinforcement training and it’s becoming very popular with Guide programs. She won’t always talk to her dog like that.

[@reneemarielong6798]

@@heather2697 I'm thinking it should NOT be part of training. Positive praise reinforcement can easily be given at a lower tone and volume of voice, or even inaudibly with a nod, smile and touch. Just my opinion.

[@jacquelinealberts9019]

That’s how Nikki is naturally !

[@reneemarielong6798]

@@jacquelinealberts9019 So, naturally intrusive and disruptive? Attention-seeking maybe?

[@kurtb1234]

Whoever said they Don’t train dogs in the United States to be guide dogs that’s wrong they do train dogs to be guide dogs in the united States

[@liliamatar1237]

I was extremely bored till this came along

[@marilynsnider8183]

I always wanted to know how guide dogs are trained.

[@Your.pookie.vay2]

Hii

[@mari._loluv]

Fourth! You make my day! Love you!

[@FaithMidnight]

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[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Amazing story. I am so happy for Nikki. Nikki and Purdy are inalienable pair. So great, the leader man is support of them. 💖🦮👩‍🦯💖👍👍. I hope more of story by guide dogs! 🙋‍♀️.

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